Summer Sanctuary‏

The Summer Solstice is still approximately 30 days away, but that hasn't stopped record temperatures from heating up cities from coast to coast. So whether it’s The Hamptons or Montecito, Nantucket or Newport, you can unpack the madras and moccasins early.

Here are a few items you may want to look into for that modus operandi that says you're relaxed and content wherever you may find yourself.




Gitman Master Shirt Makers; Gitman Vintage

This label truly deserves the title of master shirt maker. Not only have they been cutting and sewing in Ashland, Pennsylvania since 1948, but they also are the licensee for Burberry dress and sport shirts AND the sole manufacturer for Tom Browne and Cole Haan. Their identity is based on quality and construction with over 100 collar models and a vast selection of the finest fabrics.

Cape Madras; Men's Madras Bermuda Short
http://www.capemadras.com/product/mens-madras-bermuda-shorts.htm

Madras has become an American classic over the past several decades, and Cape Madras of Cape Elizabeth, Maine may be one of the best manufacturers of it. The creator, Jenna Sisselman, has been creating the fabrication in various color for only a few years (2004), but her sense of color has made the brand an instant classic.

Scott Urban; divine strainermaterials: desert ironwood w/ turquoise http://www.urbanspectacles.com/indeximages.htm

These hand crafted optics are both unique and eccentric as each pair is custom made. The brand draws inspiration from a number of designers and frames, but does so utilizing a number of wood materials that draw in rich character and style.

Smathers and Branson; Basketweave
http://www.smathersandbranson.com/web/catalog.aspx

These needlepoint creations are both "attractive and affordable", and pair perfectly with most any trad and ivy ensemble. From bone fish to beer cans, jockey silks to jolly rogers, these are belts are beautifully constructed and appropriately priced.Tod's; Moccasin in whiteThe brainchild of Della Valle, Tod's was created with the idea that people needed a more versatile shoe for work and play. Something that spoke to the "professional, elegant, or casual" atmosphere du moment. This led to the luxury moccasin and solidified the brands foothold (pardon the pun) in the world of fashion.